THE WEEKEND
SAT, SUN...10, 11 JULY 2021
UV Safety Awareness Month
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Sun Pic
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The Pictures of the Day.....
New docks at Northshore Marina
Temporary location
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Mississippi River
at Kimmswick, Mo
Sun Pic
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The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Claudia Burris
Hi Bill,
It was just another beautiful day on the river, down at Hoppie’s
Marina. We’re all excited about seeing the American Duchess on
Sunday morning. The guests are spending the day in Kimmswick!
See you on the river!
Claudia Burris
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
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The Picture of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
Saturday Ride
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
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The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
Friday Sunset and Corps of Engineers Dredge
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Line
up for this weekend….
Thursday Blursday John Shanahan and crew are
back at the tiki @7
Friday Headbangers Ball @7
Saturday 3 of a perfect pair @2
Sunday :finally , Kapow @2 Rockin the Tiki
all afternoon.
#isabellastrong #riverlife
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
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Events..
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Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
#Isabellastrong
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Sat Pic
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The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 2020 ....
was sent to us Jewelz Elizabeth
Blursday
Thursday on Enterprise !
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T&A Services Facebook..
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At Kimmswick, Missouri
The Port Of Kimmswick Is Receiving First
Riverboats........
While tourists are a fairly common sight in
Kimmswick, Missouri, they typically arrive via Interstate 55 or
Missouri Highway 67. On Sunday, that is changing, as close to
225 tourists will be arriving at the Port of Kimmswick aboard
the American Duchess riverboat.
According to Neal Breitweiser, the executive
director of the Jefferson County Port Authority, the $1.3
million facility was designed and built with the largest
riverboat in existence, the American Queen in mind, so
handling smaller vessels should be no problem.
Stang says that this will be the first of
many stops by the American Queen Steamboat company. He adds
that they are looking forward to the historic Delta Queen arriving
in 2023, and other riverboat companies have expressed interest
in stopping at Kimmswick as well........
Click here to
read this news article from ksdk.com. With
Video.
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Added Sunday
Water Safety
June Had Highest Number Of Water
Fatalities In A Decade........
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports
that during June, there were 17 water related fatalities, which
is more than any other June in more than a decade.
Mid County Fire Protection District Chief
Scott Frandson says that his team responds to the majority of
water rescues and drownings at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Frandson says that the majority of the water
rescues they have been involved with so far this year have been
caused by driving through flooded roadways, getting into rivers
that are flooded with heavy currents........
Click here to
read more from kfvs12.com. With Photo.
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED July
07,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
Within the St. Louis Harbor (Mile 184.0 – Mile 179.0),
south-bound tows greater than 600 feet in length, excluding
the towboat, should limit transit to daylight hours only.
Towing vessels should have a minimum of 250 h.p., for each
loaded barge. A loaded barge is considered to be a barge
with up to 2,000 tons of cargo. If a towing vessel has
barges in tow, loaded to more than 2,000 tons, it should
have a minimum of 250 h.p., for every 2,000 tons of cargo.
MILE
185.5 - L/D CLOSURES.
Continuing until August 20, 2021, L/D 27 in the vicinity of
Mile 185.5, will be closed for repairs on the following
schedule. One L/D chamber will be available to pass traffic
at all times.
July 6, 2021 until July 28, 2021, Auxiliary lock closed and
August 2, 2021 until August 20, 2021, Main lock closed.
All navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by,
any special instructions that may be issued by the
lockmaster
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 65 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077
ILLINOIS
RIVER
FIREWORKS
DISPLAYS
Fireworks displays will be
held in the vicinity of Mile 1.0, along the shoreline, on
July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021, August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021 and
September 2, 9, 2021, from 9:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., each
day. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area,
during event periods
ILLINOIS
WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The
following zones are in the high water watch phase in
accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex:
Havana Zone (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0),
Beardstown Zone (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3),
Meredosia Zone (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0) and
Hardin Zone (Mile 44.9 – Mile 10.0).
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize their wake in
all high water zones. The laying up on saturated levees is
prohibited. Mariners should be experienced in high water
conditions and avoid down-streaming operations. Mariners
should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver
appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting
areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to
prevent breakaways. Exercise caution in all meeting
situations, as swift currents may be present. Navigational
buoys may have been dragged off station,so remain alert
while transiting.
Recreational traffic is discouraged.
MILE 80.2
- L/D MAINTENANCE/CLOSURE/DIVE OPERATIONS
Continuing until further notice, dive operations are being
conducted at the LaGrange L/D in the vicinity of Mile 80.2.
The L/D is closed to navigation. Mariners MUST contact the
LaGrange L/D and the M/V CREVE COEUR via VHF-FM Channel 13,
14 or 82, a minimum of 1 mile away from the L/D.
Mariners may be requested to hold up before transiting over
the dam, to enable divers to safely exit the water and the
maintenance fleet to reposition. The purpose of this
closure, is to replace wickets which require the dam to be
down. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their
slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with
caution after passing arrangements have been made. Mariners
may contact the USACE Rock Island at (309) 676-4601, ext.
4104, for additional information.
MISSOURI
RIVER
MISSOURI RIVER - WATERWAYS ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
STUDY
The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a Waterways Analysis
and Management System (WAMS) study of the Missouri River
from the confluence of the Mississippi River (Missouri River
Mile 0.0 to Mile 732.3), in the vicinity of Sioux City, MO.
The study focuses on the area’s aids to navigation system,
waterborne commerce, marine casualty information,
port/harbor resources, emergency response plans, routine and
emergency communication capabilities, and future development
projects. Any interested company or individual wishing to
provide comments or participate ina user survey should do so
by September 28, 2021. The survey is available at:
https://forms.gle/Y5Mm2iKWq7AJsvx7A.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,950as of 07-10-21....
click here and check it out.
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River Gear For
Sale............
Click
here
to
buy your River T-shirts
and Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you
mailbox in a few short days
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River History....
10 July 1950 in River History
Captain Tom Greene had a heart attack onboard the Delta Queen and passed
away on July 10, 1950 at the age of 46. His widow Letha Greene was left
to run the company
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Longshot Tiki Bar
You
don’t want to miss out on this weekend’s specialty drink…
a pineapple jalapeño margarita! OPEN FRIDAY @ 2pm & Live
music all weekend!
🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
Fri: David Caputo 5-9pm
Sat: Soulard Blues 3-7pm
Sun: The Truckers 3-7pm
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
click here
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "January 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
Click here
and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Solo Female Speed Record Attempt
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Tracy Lynn Martin
Mississippi River Speed Record Solo Female EXPEDITION
UPDATE:
Day 54, July 9,
New Orleans in the rearview mirror and the Gulf of Mexico
off the bow. 84 miles to go.
Check Traci Lynn's progress at JustAroundThePointe...
click here
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Another Kayaker Headed Down the Mississippi
Dan Faust
Follow
Dan ....
click here
PS: Dan's posts are always about 2
weeks old
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Missouri River Near Columbia, Missouri
Large Fish Kill Beneficial For Missouri
Ecosystem........
Officials with the Missouri Department of
Conservation reports that a sizable fish kill following flooding
in the middle portions of the Missouri RIver floodplain west of
Columbia, Missouri along Interstate 70 is actually beneficial to
the ecosystem.
Steffanie Abel, MDC Resource Science
Assistant said that the many fish did not return to the river as
floodwater receded. As those pools dried up, the water
temperature increased and the dissolved oxygen decrease, causing
the fish kill.
THe upside to the situation is that the
majority of the fish killed were Silver carp, a type of aquatic
invasive species. This fish kill event will provide food for
many types of other wildlife species........
Click here to
read this news article from bnd.com. With
Photos
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......CANCELLED.........CANCELLED...........CANCELLED....
Saturday, July 10, 2021
Slip n Slide
Reposted from
Tina Bohrer Facebook..
click here
CANCELLED......CANCELLED
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Website..click
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here
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Missouri Fishing News
MDC Seeks Public Comment On Proposed
Catfish Regulations........
THe Missouri Department of Conservation is
requesting public input on proposed catfishing regulations.
They will be accepting public comments through August 15th.
THe first regulation would set a minimum
length of 18, 21 or 24 inches for blue and flathead catfish on
the Mississippi. Missouri and St. Francis Rivers. At this time,
there is no length limit for sport fishing, however, commercial
fishermen have a 15 inch minimum.
The second regulation would limit sport
anglers to only one blue catfish over 30 inches that may be kept
from the Mississippi or Missouri Rivers......
Click here to read more from emissourian.com. With
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Mississippi River Personalities
Former Missouri Barge Line President
Discussed Family Ties To The River........
On Thursday, Robert Erlbacher II , former
president of Missouri Barge Line gave a presentation at the
Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation in Cape
Girardeau, Missouri, where he discussed his family's ties to the
Mississippi River over the years.
He says that when he was a youngster, the
shipyard was his playground. During summer breaks he worked in
the shipyard and spent time aboard the boats as they hauled
cement and other materials along the Mississippi River.
The Missouri Barge Line began in the 1930's
as the Erlbacher Brothers Barge Line, which was a small boat
building and river transportation business run by Robert and
Eddie Erlbacher........
Click here to
read this news story from semissourian.com. With
Photos
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Website..
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Facebook..
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Map..
click here
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MR340 Race Update......
The 16th
annual Missouri American Water MR340 starts on Tuesday,
July 20. Several hundred paddlers will be heading east for
340 miles of intense, life-changing experiences on the
Missouri River. All racers must make it to the finish line
in St. Charles by Friday, June 23.
Missouri River Relief has been involved in the race since
2008, but this is our first year hosting the race.
Come Watch!
It can be a fun experience for anyone to stop by and watch
the racers and their ground crews and cheer them on! It’s a
really heart-warming experience to see so many people
engaged together in such a difficult endeavor.
Volunteer!
We could use some more race volunteers at boat ramps across
the state. This involves some physical exertion, helping
racers that need help moving their boats up the boat ramp to
keep things open and clear. Contact Race Director Scott
Mansker.
Find all kinds of great information in our MR340 Race
Library
Reposted from
Missouri River Relief e-mailng
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July 16 - July 18, 2021
Catfish Tourney
Froge's Bar & Grill........
Catfish Tourney
JUL 16 AT 3 PM CDT – JUL 18 AT 12 PM CDT
Froge's Bar & Grill 1530 Highway J,
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Let's see who can out weigh who with catfish?? Details to
follow......
Reprinted from
Froge's Bar & Grill Facebook...
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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Lake Barkley Near Cadiz,
Kentucky
U.S. Coast Guard Rescued
Passengers from Grounded Riverboat........
The 8th District U.S. Coast Guard,
Unified Command reports that the 120 passengers stranded aboard
a grounded riverboat on Lake Barkley were safely transferred to
shore on Friday night.
Crews have been working to get the American
Jazz ungrounded since it veered off course Wednesday. As of
10 pm Friday evening, all 48 crewmembers were still aboard the
vessel.
Officials say there doesn't appear
to be any damage to the boat itself. The American Jazz was
on a seven night cruise to Nashville........
Click here to read this news report from kfvs12.com. With
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Alton and Grafton
Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Line up for this weekend….
~ Thurs Blursday John Shanahan and crew are back
at the tiki @7
~ Fri.. Headbangers Ball @7
~ Sat.. 3 of a perfect pair @2
~ Sun.. Kapow @2 Rockin the Tiki all afternoon
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
About: Social Yacht Club
centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi
River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Sat.. July 24 at 6pm An Evening with Charles and Nikki Glenn click here for more info The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Fastjax will reopen Thursday morning (7-8-21) at 9 am. Lunch
Specials will be Pulled Pork, Pork Steaks and Smoked
Burgers.
Friday: Fish Fry and Pizzas
Friday Night Mike Snodgrass live! Grab your boat sandwiches
Saturday before heading out to the Slip N Slide at 521!
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
We will be closed July 4th and will have a limited menu July
3rd, 6th & 7th. We will be closed July 10th. Sorry for any
inconvenience.
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 - 7
$2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J, Portage Des
Sioux, Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for July 7- July 14...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
July Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
We will be closed July 3rd thru 5th
for the Independence Day Holiday! Have a safe and happy
Fourth of July!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening, Thursday, July 1, 2021
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
You don’t want to miss out on this weekend’s specialty
drink…
a pineapple jalapeño margarita!
OPEN FRIDAY @ 2pm & Live music all weekend!
Fri: David Caputo 5-9pm
Sat: Soulard Blues 3-7pm
Sun: The Truckers 3-7pm
Sat... July 24
Longshot Saloon Bike Rally with
Foreplay live .. .click
here
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Dardenne Slough
at 221.5
5-11-21
New 70 ton Travel Lift being
installed
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
FRIDAY AT 6:30 PM CDT
LINE DANCING with Jane Ditch!...
click here
SATURDAY AT 6 PM CDT
Michael Feldman on the RT Pregame Patio!...click
here
July 2021
events...
click here
Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Club opens at 12pm
Fri-Sun.
☆Saturday the Pool, Patio and Restaurant will be closed from
12-5pm as we are hosting a private party.
We will reopen at 5pm☆
Live music Saturday 7pm-11pm by Tim Mauldin
This weekends specials:
● 8oz Ribeye Sandwich
● FRESH CORVINA Pan Seared or Blackened
● OREO Cheesecake
A full service marina located on the
Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available
from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine
Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for remodeling |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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FRIDAY
9 JULY 2021
UV Safety Awareness Month
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Just Never Know Who You Are Going To Meet On The River
(L/R)...
Taylor, Jim
and RiverBill
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was taken yesterday evening at the Grafton Oyster Bar
It's Jim
From Bluff City Grill
In Alton IL
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Just Never Know Who You Are Going To Meet On The River
(L/R)...
RiverBill,
Rob, Chris, MatyBeth, Becky and Ron
(L/R)
Clay,
RiverBill and Matt
Click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were taken yesterday evening at the Grafton Harbor
The Peoria, IL Crew
In Grafton for the weekend...
Enjoy your stay !
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
The Boathouse
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Click pic to enlarge
A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
Happened last night at the Boathouse
It's Mary
in her
2021 Blessing of the Fleet
tank top
The band....John Shanahan and crew
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here and check it out...
Shirts
available next week at the
Benefit Pool
Party for the Blessing of the Fleet
at the Yacht
Club of St Louis
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Line
up for this weekend….
Thursday Blursday John Shanahan and crew are
back at the tiki @7
Friday Headbangers Ball @7
Saturday 3 of a perfect pair @2
Sunday :finally , Kapow @2 Rockin the Tiki
all afternoon.
#isabellastrong #riverlife
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Spirit of
Peoria
click pic to enlarge
The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 2019 ....
was sent to use by Capt'n Tim Crawford
Hello Bill,
Always a pleasure to see one of the paddle wheelers on the
river. Took this shot Sunday in front of Grafton.
Capt. Tim Crawford
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED July
07,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
Within the St. Louis Harbor (Mile 184.0 – Mile 179.0),
south-bound tows greater than 600 feet in length, excluding
the towboat, should limit transit to daylight hours only.
Towing vessels should have a minimum of 250 h.p., for each
loaded barge. A loaded barge is considered to be a barge
with up to 2,000 tons of cargo. If a towing vessel has
barges in tow, loaded to more than 2,000 tons, it should
have a minimum of 250 h.p., for every 2,000 tons of cargo.
MILE
185.5 - L/D CLOSURES.
Continuing until August 20, 2021, L/D 27 in the vicinity of
Mile 185.5, will be closed for repairs on the following
schedule. One L/D chamber will be available to pass traffic
at all times.
July 6, 2021 until July 28, 2021, Auxiliary lock closed and
August 2, 2021 until August 20, 2021, Main lock closed.
All navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by,
any special instructions that may be issued by the
lockmaster
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 65 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077
ILLINOIS
RIVER
FIREWORKS
DISPLAYS
Fireworks displays will be
held in the vicinity of Mile 1.0, along the shoreline, on
July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021, August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021 and
September 2, 9, 2021, from 9:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., each
day. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area,
during event periods
ILLINOIS
WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The
following zones are in the high water watch phase in
accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex:
Havana Zone (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0),
Beardstown Zone (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3),
Meredosia Zone (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0) and
Hardin Zone (Mile 44.9 – Mile 10.0).
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize their wake in
all high water zones. The laying up on saturated levees is
prohibited. Mariners should be experienced in high water
conditions and avoid down-streaming operations. Mariners
should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver
appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting
areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to
prevent breakaways. Exercise caution in all meeting
situations, as swift currents may be present. Navigational
buoys may have been dragged off station,so remain alert
while transiting.
Recreational traffic is discouraged.
MILE 80.2
- L/D MAINTENANCE/CLOSURE/DIVE OPERATIONS
Continuing until further notice, dive operations are being
conducted at the LaGrange L/D in the vicinity of Mile 80.2.
The L/D is closed to navigation. Mariners MUST contact the
LaGrange L/D and the M/V CREVE COEUR via VHF-FM Channel 13,
14 or 82, a minimum of 1 mile away from the L/D.
Mariners may be requested to hold up before transiting over
the dam, to enable divers to safely exit the water and the
maintenance fleet to reposition. The purpose of this
closure, is to replace wickets which require the dam to be
down. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their
slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with
caution after passing arrangements have been made. Mariners
may contact the USACE Rock Island at (309) 676-4601, ext.
4104, for additional information.
MISSOURI
RIVER
MISSOURI RIVER - WATERWAYS ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
STUDY
The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a Waterways Analysis
and Management System (WAMS) study of the Missouri River
from the confluence of the Mississippi River (Missouri River
Mile 0.0 to Mile 732.3), in the vicinity of Sioux City, MO.
The study focuses on the area’s aids to navigation system,
waterborne commerce, marine casualty information,
port/harbor resources, emergency response plans, routine and
emergency communication capabilities, and future development
projects. Any interested company or individual wishing to
provide comments or participate ina user survey should do so
by September 28, 2021. The survey is available at:
https://forms.gle/Y5Mm2iKWq7AJsvx7A.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,933as of 07-09-21....
click here and check it out.
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River Gear For
Sale............
Click
here
to
buy your River T-shirts
and Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you
mailbox in a few short days
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River History....
09 July 2019 in River History
The Lewis and Clark Boat House on the banks of the Missouri River in St.
Charles, Mo reopened it's doors after being closed for 46 days due to
the Flood of 2019..
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Longshot Tiki Bar
You
don’t want to miss out on this weekend’s specialty drink…
a pineapple jalapeño margarita! OPEN FRIDAY @ 2pm & Live
music all weekend!
🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
Fri: David Caputo 5-9pm
Sat: Soulard Blues 3-7pm
Sun: The Truckers 3-7pm
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
click here
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "January 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
Click here
and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Solo Female Speed Record Attempt
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Tracy Lynn Martin
Mississippi River Speed Record Solo Female EXPEDITION
UPDATE:
EXPEDITION DAY 53
July 8th
I’ve paddled 2,186 per race owl.
I’ve paddled 94% of the river!
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I left from under the Sunshine Bridge - River Mile 167
It was an exciting day.
I had several groups of deck-hands shout and wave at me from
different ships.
A lady from the Louisiana Port Authority came and had the Port
of South Louisiana Authority call me on my marine radio and
asked me to land - when I did they gave me cold water and took
my picture and gave me a cool hat!
It’s the first hat of my trip! It says South Louisiana Port
Authority
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A man named Corey Lee came out to see me too and he brought his
family.
Today was also the first day that all of the barges and huge
ships and tugs didn’t scare me.
I pulled out at the Norco Boat-ramp ..
(aka - Bonnet Carre Spillway Ramp)
River mile 127.
I was overwhelmed with emotion by the 30 or 40 people who were
there waiting for me!! It was a wonderful feeling!
I’m staying tonight with a wonderful river Angel - Robin!
She made Marv Kuziel, Andrea, David and I spaghetti for dinner
Check Traci Lynn's progress at JustAroundThePointe...
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Another Kayaker Headed Down the Mississippi
Dan Faust
Follow
Dan ....
click here
PS: Dan's posts are always about 2
weeks old
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Lake Barkley near Cadiz, Kentucky
A Cruise Ship Was Stuck On A
Sandbar........
On Thursday, a cruise ship found itself
grounded on a sandbar. Towboats were on scene working to free
the stranded ship.
Reportedly, the vessel was heading south when
it grounded north of the U.S. 68/80 Bridge in Trigg County,
Kentucky.
The cruise ship was the American Jazz, which
belongs to the American Cruise Line fleet. ACL offers an
eight-day cruise from Memphis to Paducah, Clarksville and ending
in Nashville........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kfvs12,com. With
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Understanding the New Life Jacket Labels....
Reposted from
St Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers Facebook..
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Saturday, July 10, 2021
Slip n Slide
Reposted from
Tina Bohrer Facebook..
click here
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Website..click
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Tentative Date Set For Splash Pad Ribbon
Cutting.........
Officials have announced a tentative date for
the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Alton Splash Pad. The
tentative ribbon cutting will be held on July 16th, at 1 pm.
The attraction would officially open at 10 am the following day.
Michael Haynes, Alton Parks and Recreation
Director says that as of yet, the water tanks have not arrived,
and if they are not in place in time, the ribbon cutting
ceremony will be delayed.
Haynes said that the big steamboat piece
arrived and they were just waiting on the water tanks. He added
that once the tanks have been installed, and everything else has
been completed, the official opening will be announced........
Click here to
read this news story from riverbender.com. With
Photo and Audio
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Kaskaskia River Project Presentation
Monroe County History Museum
Waterloo, IL
Reposted from
Kaskaskia River Project Facebook..
click here
Click here for map from Google
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
McKinley Bridge Project Bumped Back A
Week........
Due to expected poor weather conditions, the
Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the planned
closure of the McKinley Bridge spanning the Mississippi River at
St. Louis has been pushed back a week.
The closure was planned to begin on Friday,
July 9th, and has been rescheduled for Friday, July 16th. The
project will include sealing the road deck surface.
Once the project begins, no traffic will be
allowed on the bridge until the project is completed. There will
be a minimum two days required to complete the project,.......
Click here to
read the news article from bnd.com. With
Audio and Video.
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Website..
click here
Facebook..
click here
Map..
click here
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Mississippi River At Scott City, Missouri
SEMO Port Awarded Grant For
Dredging........
On Thursday, U.S. Representative Jason Smith
(R-8) issued a press release announcing that the U.S.> Army
Corps of Engineers awarded a $400,000 grant tot he Southeaster
Missouri Regional Port District for dredging the harbor.
Smith added that it isn't just small, rural
communities that are dependant upon small ports such as the SEMO
Port, but the whole inland waterway commerce system.
He notes that THe small ports cannot be left
behind, and he is grateful the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
awarded the grant which will help support the farmers and small
businesses that are dependant upon the port to get their goods
to market.........
Click here to
read this news report from semissourian.com. With
Photo.
FYI: Semo Port is located on Mississippi River, 48 miles
from Ohio River; Midway between St. Louis, MO and Memphis, TN.
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here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Two Vessels Collided Head-On
Saturday........
At around 2:40 pm Saturday, July 3rd, a boat
and a tritoon collided head-on in the main channel of the Lake
of the Ozarks, close to the mouth of the Porto Cima Cove.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports
that a 2003 Formula piloted by John Morrow reportedly collided
wioth a 2020 Premier Tritoon that was stopped to pull a tuber
out of the water near the 15.5 Mile Marker.
The tritoon was a rental piloted by Jesse
Otero and reportedly had a flag up when the Formula collided
with it. Several passengers aboard jumped into the water, and
there were no injuries reported........
Click here to
read this news article from lakeexpo.com. With
Photo
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Alton and Grafton
Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Line up for this weekend….
~ Thurs Blursday John Shanahan and crew are back
at the tiki @7
~ Fri.. Headbangers Ball @7
~ Sat.. 3 of a perfect pair @2
~ Sun.. Kapow @2 Rockin the Tiki all afternoon
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
About: Social Yacht Club
centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi
River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Sat.. July 24 at 6pm An Evening with Charles and Nikki Glenn click here for more info The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Fastjax will reopen Thursday morning (7-8-21) at 9 am. Lunch
Specials will be Pulled Pork, Pork Steaks and Smoked
Burgers.
Friday: Fish Fry and Pizzas
Friday Night Mike Snodgrass live! Grab your boat sandwiches
Saturday before heading out to the Slip N Slide at 521!
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
We will be closed July 4th and will have a limited menu July
3rd, 6th & 7th. We will be closed July 10th. Sorry for any
inconvenience.
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 - 7
$2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J, Portage Des
Sioux, Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for July 7- July 14...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
July Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
We will be closed July 3rd thru 5th
for the Independence Day Holiday! Have a safe and happy
Fourth of July!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening, Thursday, July 1, 2021
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
You don’t want to miss out on this weekend’s specialty
drink…
a pineapple jalapeño margarita!
OPEN FRIDAY @ 2pm & Live music all weekend!
Fri: David Caputo 5-9pm
Sat: Soulard Blues 3-7pm
Sun: The Truckers 3-7pm
Sat... July 24
Longshot Saloon Bike Rally with
Foreplay live .. .click
here
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Dardenne Slough
at 221.5
5-11-21
New 70 ton Travel Lift being
installed
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
FRIDAY AT 6:30 PM CDT
LINE DANCING with Jane Ditch!...
click here
SATURDAY AT 6 PM CDT
Michael Feldman on the RT Pregame Patio!...click
here
July 2021
events...
click here
Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Club opens at 12pm
Fri-Sun.
☆Saturday the Pool, Patio and Restaurant will be closed from
12-5pm as we are hosting a private party.
We will reopen at 5pm☆
Live music Saturday 7pm-11pm by Tim Mauldin
This weekends specials:
● 8oz Ribeye Sandwich
● FRESH CORVINA Pan Seared or Blackened
● OREO Cheesecake
A full service marina located on the
Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available
from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine
Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the
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More Things
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for remodeling |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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THURSDAY
8 JULY 2021
UV Safety Awareness Month
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
Gates are down and not many logs
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Line
up for this weekend….
Thursday Blursday John Shanahan and crew are
back at the tiki @7
Friday Headbangers Ball @7
Saturday 3 of a perfect pair @2
Sunday :finally , Kapow @2 Rockin the Tiki
all afternoon.
#isabellastrong #riverlife
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
#Isabellastrong
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Mississippi RIver at Downtown St. Louis
Queen of the Mississippi
and
American Queen
click pic to enlarge
The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 20 13....
The Queen of the Mississippi and
American Queen Riverboats sit moored on the St. Louis
riverfront after arriving for the Fair St. Louis activities
in St. Louis on July 5, 2013 . UPI/Bill Greenblatt
RiverBill sends out a Big Muddy Thanks to Bill Greenblat for
allowing us to post his picture and thanks to Mark Dinzebach
for sending it to us.
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED July
07,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
Within the St. Louis Harbor (Mile 184.0 – Mile 179.0),
south-bound tows greater than 600 feet in length, excluding
the towboat, should limit transit to daylight hours only.
Towing vessels should have a minimum of 250 h.p., for each
loaded barge. A loaded barge is considered to be a barge
with up to 2,000 tons of cargo. If a towing vessel has
barges in tow, loaded to more than 2,000 tons, it should
have a minimum of 250 h.p., for every 2,000 tons of cargo.
MILE
185.5 - L/D CLOSURES.
Continuing until August 20, 2021, L/D 27 in the vicinity of
Mile 185.5, will be closed for repairs on the following
schedule. One L/D chamber will be available to pass traffic
at all times.
July 6, 2021 until July 28, 2021, Auxiliary lock closed and
August 2, 2021 until August 20, 2021, Main lock closed.
All navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by,
any special instructions that may be issued by the
lockmaster
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 65 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077
ILLINOIS
RIVER
FIREWORKS
DISPLAYS
Fireworks displays will be
held in the vicinity of Mile 1.0, along the shoreline, on
July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021, August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021 and
September 2, 9, 2021, from 9:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., each
day. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area,
during event periods
ILLINOIS
WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The
following zones are in the high water watch phase in
accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex:
Havana Zone (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0),
Beardstown Zone (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3),
Meredosia Zone (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0) and
Hardin Zone (Mile 44.9 – Mile 10.0).
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize their wake in
all high water zones. The laying up on saturated levees is
prohibited. Mariners should be experienced in high water
conditions and avoid down-streaming operations. Mariners
should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver
appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting
areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to
prevent breakaways. Exercise caution in all meeting
situations, as swift currents may be present. Navigational
buoys may have been dragged off station,so remain alert
while transiting.
Recreational traffic is discouraged.
MILE 80.2
- L/D MAINTENANCE/CLOSURE/DIVE OPERATIONS
Continuing until further notice, dive operations are being
conducted at the LaGrange L/D in the vicinity of Mile 80.2.
The L/D is closed to navigation. Mariners MUST contact the
LaGrange L/D and the M/V CREVE COEUR via VHF-FM Channel 13,
14 or 82, a minimum of 1 mile away from the L/D.
Mariners may be requested to hold up before transiting over
the dam, to enable divers to safely exit the water and the
maintenance fleet to reposition. The purpose of this
closure, is to replace wickets which require the dam to be
down. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their
slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with
caution after passing arrangements have been made. Mariners
may contact the USACE Rock Island at (309) 676-4601, ext.
4104, for additional information.
MISSOURI
RIVER
MISSOURI RIVER - WATERWAYS ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
STUDY
The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a Waterways Analysis
and Management System (WAMS) study of the Missouri River
from the confluence of the Mississippi River (Missouri River
Mile 0.0 to Mile 732.3), in the vicinity of Sioux City, MO.
The study focuses on the area’s aids to navigation system,
waterborne commerce, marine casualty information,
port/harbor resources, emergency response plans, routine and
emergency communication capabilities, and future development
projects. Any interested company or individual wishing to
provide comments or participate ina user survey should do so
by September 28, 2021. The survey is available at:
https://forms.gle/Y5Mm2iKWq7AJsvx7A.
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,925
as of 07-08-21....
click here and check it out.
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River Gear For
Sale............
Click
here
to
buy your River T-shirts
and Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you
mailbox in a few short days
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Water Skiing
History....
8 July 1925
Ralph Samuelson, the man who invented water skiing and the water ski,
became the first ever water ski jumper. He smeared cooking lard on a
half-sunken diving platform and then proceeded to make a jump.
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Ralph Wilford Samuelson
(July 3, 1904–August 28, 1977) was the inventor of water skiing, which
he first performed in the summer of 1922 in Lake City, Minnesota, just
before his 19th birthday. Samuelson was already skilled at
aquaplaning—standing on a board while being pulled by a powerboat—but he
hoped to create something like snow skiing on the water. Lake Pepin, a
wide portion of the Mississippi River between Minnesota and Wisconsin,
was the venue for his experiments.
Source: Wikipedia Encyclopedia
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Longshot Tiki Bar
You
don’t want to miss out on this weekend’s specialty drink…
a pineapple jalapeño margarita! OPEN FRIDAY @ 2pm & Live
music all weekend!
🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
Fri: David Caputo 5-9pm
Sat: Soulard Blues 3-7pm
Sun: The Truckers 3-7pm
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
click here
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "January 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
Click here
and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Solo Female Speed Record Attempt
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Tracy Lynn Martin
Mississippi River Speed Record Solo Female EXPEDITION
UPDATE:
Day 52, 7/7.
167 miles to go! Almost there, days of rest are almost here.
Check Traci Lynn's progress at JustAroundThePointe...
click here
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Another Kayaker Headed Down the Mississippi
Dan Faust
Follow
Dan ....
click here
PS: Dan's posts are always about 2
weeks old
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Mississippi River At Memphis, Tennessee
Officials Say The I-40 Bridge Should
Reopen By Month's End........
The Tennessee Department of Transportation
announced that their goal for reopening the Interstate 40 Bridge
spanning the Mississippi River at Memphis, Tennessee is the end
of July, however, the safety of the workers and the public is
their main concern.
At this time, construction work is proceeding
without delays. TDOT spokesperson Nichole Lawrence says that
over the weekend, crews made a lot of progress as they released
and removed the post tensioning rods.
Lawrence added that the repair work on the
initial fracture has been completed, and now the inspection
process is underway. Other areas that need attention have been
identified, and repair strategies and part designing is
underway........
Click here to
read this news article fro kfvs12.com. With
Video
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John's Boat Harbor
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Reposted from
John's Boat Harbor Facebook..
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Fastjax will reopen Thursday morning (7-8-21) at 9 am. Lunch
Specials will be Pulled Pork, Pork Steaks and Smoked
Burgers.
Friday: Fish Fry and Pizzas
Friday Night Mike Snodgrass live! Grab your boat sandwiches
Saturday before heading out to the Slip N Slide at 521!
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
FRIDAY AT 6:30 PM CDT
LINE DANCING with Jane Ditch!...
click here
SATURDAY AT 6 PM CDT
Michael Feldman on the RT Pregame Patio!...click
here
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for July 7- July 14...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
July Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Saturday...July 10, 2021
Clarksville Boat Club
July Function Breakfast.......
Reprinted from
2021_clarksville Boat Club Facebook...
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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Missouri Department of Conservation
Illegal Paddlefish Caviar Operation
Busted........
On Wednesday, the Missouri Department of
Conservation announced that they had uncovered an illegal
paddlefish operation in Morgan County. MDC agents had
approximately 13 hours of surveillance of the operation.
When the MDC agents made the bust, three
suspects were apprehended with five paddlefish in their
possession, as well as about 75 pounds of paddlefish eggs called
roe.
The roe is highly prized in wildlife
trafficking and the illegal caviar markets. The MDC says that
they have seized the evidence in the case and have filed charges
against the suspects........
Click here to
read this news report from ksdk.com. With
photo.
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Potential Regulation Changes
Catfish Harvest
Missouri Dept. of Conservation
Reposted from
Missouri Dept of Conservation Facebook..
click here
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Website..
click here
Facebook..
click here
Map..
click here
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Missouri State Highway Patrol
Be Aware Of The Laws When Hitting The
Water........
Float trips are an excellent way to cool off
from the summer heat, as well spending quality time with family
and friends. The Missouri State Highway Patrol wants to remind
you that there are a few things that could get you into trouble,
should you get caught doing them on Missouri waterways.
As far as alcohol consumption is concerned,
the traditional laws pertaining to underage drinking and
possession apply on the water as well. In addition, rapid
methods of alcohol consumption are banned, such as beer bongs
and modified containers with additional vents or "shot gunning"
a beer.
Alcohol isn't the only thing that there are
laws for. There are state rules covering water safety, snacks,
trash, trespassing as well as indecent exposure........
Click here to
read more from fox2now.com. With Video.
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Website..click
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here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Table Rock Lake
A Teen Saved From Drowning Is In Critical
Condition........
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports
that on Tuesday evening, a 15 year old boy from Hollister was
swimming at Moonshine Beach, a popular spot on Table Rock Lake
when he got fatigued, slipped beneath the water surface. He did
not come bank up.
When firefighters arrived on scene, they
found out that others had found the boy and brought him back to
the surface. Approximately 15 minutes after responders took
over life saving efforts, The boy regained a pulse and was flown
to a hospital.
Officials say that the boy has a fighting
chance at survival. The Western Taney County Fire Protection
District says that the average citizen can increase chances for
survival, and without the bystanders that took action, the
incident could have had a different outcome........
Click here to
read this news report from bnd.com. With
Video.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Alton and Grafton
Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Line up for this weekend….
~ Thurs Blursday John Shanahan and crew are back
at the tiki @7
~ Fri.. Headbangers Ball @7
~ Sat.. 3 of a perfect pair @2
~ Sun.. Kapow @2 Rockin the Tiki all afternoon
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
About: Social Yacht Club
centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi
River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Sat.. July 24 at 6pm An Evening with Charles and Nikki Glenn click here for more info The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Fastjax will reopen Thursday morning (7-8-21) at 9 am. Lunch
Specials will be Pulled Pork, Pork Steaks and Smoked
Burgers.
Friday: Fish Fry and Pizzas
Friday Night Mike Snodgrass live! Grab your boat sandwiches
Saturday before heading out to the Slip N Slide at 521!
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
We will be closed July 4th and will have a limited menu July
3rd, 6th & 7th. We will be closed July 10th. Sorry for any
inconvenience.
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 - 7
$2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J, Portage Des
Sioux, Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for July 7- July 14...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
July Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
We will be closed July 3rd thru 5th
for the Independence Day Holiday! Have a safe and happy
Fourth of July!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening, Thursday, July 1, 2021
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
You don’t want to miss out on this weekend’s specialty
drink…
a pineapple jalapeño margarita!
OPEN FRIDAY @ 2pm & Live music all weekend!
Fri: David Caputo 5-9pm
Sat: Soulard Blues 3-7pm
Sun: The Truckers 3-7pm
Sat... July 24
Longshot Saloon Bike Rally with
Foreplay live .. .click
here
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Dardenne Slough
at 221.5
5-11-21
New 70 ton Travel Lift being
installed
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
FRIDAY AT 6:30 PM CDT
LINE DANCING with Jane Ditch!...
click here
SATURDAY AT 6 PM CDT
Michael Feldman on the RT Pregame Patio!...click
here
July 2021
events...
click here
Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
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Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
A full service marina located on the
Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available
from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine
Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the
property to help in any way |
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More Things
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for remodeling |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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TUESDAY
6 JULY 2021
UV Safety Awareness Month
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Island 521
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Tina Bohrer
The 2021 Maiden Voyage of
"Proud Mary"
With
her new interior !
Oh yeah, That's RiverBill and Mary
Standing by her
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
RIVER LIFE
Woodland Marina
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to enlarge
The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 2019 ....
was sent to us by Capt'n Lawrence Schulte
Hi Bill,
Thought this picture is worth a thousand words. Captain Bill
Nichols of the Chrissy Shell is taking his turn at cleaning the
mud off the road in front of his boat at Woodland. We have been
using snow shovels as well as pumping water from the river to
try and clear the mud off the road. Sorry to say most of the
harbors equipment was lost in the flood. We are determined to
get things done at our harbor.
Captain Larry of the MintToBe
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED June 30,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
Pool 26 (Mile 273.3 – Mile 200.5).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the
channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake
damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be
experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in
all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all
charted bridge navigational clearances. Down-streaming
operations are not recommended. Drift and debris may pose
navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off
station, so remain cautious while transiting.
MILE
218.0 - MILE 203.0 - BOAT PARADE
On July 4, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until noon, the Freedom
Floatilla boat parade will be held between approximate Miles
218.0 and 203.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in
the area during the event period
MILE
185.5 - L/D CLOSURES.
Continuing until August 20, 2021, L/D 27 in the vicinity of
Mile 185.5, will be closed for repairs on the following
schedule. One L/D chamber will be available to pass traffic
at all times.
July 6, 2021 until July 28, 2021, Auxiliary lock closed and
August 2, 2021 until August 20, 2021, Main lock closed.
All navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by,
any special instructions that may be issued by the
lockmaster
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 65 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077
ILLINOIS
RIVER
MILE
1.0 - FIREWORKS DISPLAYS
Fireworks displays will be held in the vicinity of Mile
1.0, along the shoreline, on June 24, 2021, July 8, 15, 22,
29, 2021, August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021 and September 2, 9,
2021, from 9:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., each day. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area, during event
periods.
ILLINOIS
WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The
following zones are in the high water watch phase in
accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex:
Hardin Zone (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0) and
Grafton Zone (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3).
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize their wake in
all high water zones. The laying up on saturated levees is
prohibited. Mariners should be experienced in high water
conditions and avoid down-streaming operations. Mariners
should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver
appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting
areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to
prevent breakaways. Exercise caution in all meeting
situations, as swift currents may be present. Navigational
buoys may have been dragged off station,so remain alert
while transiting.
Recreational traffic is discouraged
MISSOURI
RIVER
The
following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Brunswick Reach (Mile 300.0 – Mile 200.0),
Jefferson Reach (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Tow boat operators should exercise caution, minimize wake
where possible and be experienced in high water operations.
High water and drift could be experienced in this area.
Exercise caution during down-streaming operations and be
aware of bridge clearances. Recreational traffic is highly
discouraged. Mariners should favor the center of the channel
and avoid laying up on levees. Fleeting areas should have a
towboat attend fleets at all times and have a breakaway plan
in place. Mariners are encouraged to pre-identify lay-up
areas in an event of river closure
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
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Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
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and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,900
as of 07-06-21....
click here and check it out.
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River Gear For
Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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River
History....
06 July 2020 in River History
The following Locks and Dams on the Illinois River closed for maintenance:
Dresden Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5
Marseilles L/D in the vicinity of Mile 244.6,
Peoria L/D in the vicinity of Mile 157.7 |
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#boats
#longshotmarina
#boating
#boatlife
#boatinglife
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Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "January 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Solo Female Speed Record Attempt
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Tracy Lynn Martin
Mississippi River Speed Record Solo Female EXPEDITION
UPDATE:
Day 50, July 5th,
Baton Rouge tomorrow!
Check Traci Lynn's progress at JustAroundThePointe...
click here
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Another Kayaker Headed Down the Mississippi
Dan Faust
Follow
Dan ....
click here
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Alton's Splash Pad Nearing
Completion........
Alton's newest water attraction saw more
progress being made last week, as additional characters have
been added to the Alton Splash Pad located in Riverfront Park
near the Alton Marina.
So far, the splash pad has a steamboat, two
bald eagles, a frog and other animals, all of which will spray
water when the splash pad is completed later this summer.
Former Alton Mayor Brant Walker says that the
recirculating splash pad is designed to provide a water play
spot with nature-themed elements that tie into Alton's
connection to the Mississippi River........
Click here to
read this news story from thetelegraph.com. With
Photo
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St. Louis Area
51 Life Jacket Loaner Stations...
Reposted from
St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineerst Facebook..
click here
RiverBill says....
Great News, but article and links have no locations of the
Life Jacket Loaner Stations
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Saturday...July 10, 2021
2021 Duck Boat Run
Kaskaskia River at New Athens, IL.......
Reprinted from
2021_Duck_Boat Run Facebook...
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
A Look At The Eads Bridge Over The
Years........
On July 4, 1874, the Eads Bridge formally
opened, and then in 2003, the span re-opened after being closed
for over 11 years while it was undergoing rehabilitation work.
During the bridge's recent birthday, stltoday.com posted a photo
gallery looking at the Eads Bridge, from construction during the
1870's to contemporary times........
Click here to
check out this photo gallery from stltoday.com
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Website..
click here
Facebook..
click here
Map..
click here
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Senate Bill Prohibiting Dock Blocking
Awaiting Governor's Signature........
Missouri Senate Bill SB49, which would change
the laws about dock blocking, is on Governor Mike Parson's desk,
awaiting signature. If signed, the legislation would go into
effect in August 28th.
The Senate bill bars vessels positioned
within 100 feet of a permitted boat dock from being anchored in
a way that obstructs ingress and egress of a vessel into and out
of the dock, unless authorized by the boat dock permit holder.
The legislation also states that operating or
positioning a vessel in a manner that obstructs or impedes the
normal flow of traffic in the waters of the State of Missouri
will be an infraction, as opposed to being a Class C misdemeanor
for a first offense, or a Class B Misdemeanor for
subsequences........
Click here to
read this news report from lakeexpo.com.
With Photo.
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Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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Boat Manufacturer
Correct Craft Aim To Be Carbon Neutral
By 2025........
Recently, Correct Craft announced their
intention of becoming carbon neutral by 2025, and would achieve
this monumental goal by investing in long-term solutions to
lower carbon emissions.
Correct Craft has been working to identify
how much total carbon the company emits as well as the sources
of those emissions. The company will use than information to
develop plans to reduce carbon emissions at their facilities.
Bill Yeargin, Correct Craft's President and
CEO said that his team wants to be good stewards of our natural
resources and keep the outdoors beautiful for generation to
come........
Click here to
read this news article from boatingindustry.com.
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Current River Near Doniphan, Missouri
Two Women Seriously Injured In Boating
Accident........
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports
that two women were seriously injured in a boat accident along
the Current River near Doniphan at around 5:30 pm Saturday
evening.
The MSHP reports that a 37 year old Doniphan
man was driving a 1996 Scorpion boat, which failed to negotiate
a bend in the river, striking some roots. Two women were
ejected from the boat.
A 36 year old Doniphan woman was taken by
ambulance to a Poplar Bluff hospital. A 44 year old Walnut
Grove woman was airlifted to a St. Louis hospital........
Click here to
read this news report from kfvs12.com.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Alton and Grafton
Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
About: Social Yacht Club
centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi
River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
We will be closed July 4th and will have a limited menu July
3rd, 6th & 7th. We will be closed July 10th. Sorry for any
inconvenience.
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 - 7
$2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J, Portage Des
Sioux, Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 29 - July 06...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
July Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
We will be closed July 3rd thru 5th
for the Independence Day Holiday! Have a safe and happy
Fourth of July!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening, Thursday, July 1, 2021
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Dardenne Slough
at 221.5
5-11-21
New 70 ton Travel Lift being
installed
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
July 2021
events...
click here
Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
A full service marina located on the
Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available
from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine
Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the
property to help in any way |
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for remodeling |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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MONDAY
5 JULY 2021
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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Welcome
New Advertiser !
Chris Bock
REALTOR /
BROKER
314-518-4027
Uniting buyers & sellers in real estate
transactions.
Union Realty, LLC is a St Louis, Missouri based real estate
brokerage firm that provides sales and leasing services, and
represents buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords in real
estate transactions throughout the St Louis Area and Missouri.
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was posted on RiverBills Boaters Group by Capt'n Josh
Major.
Sunset symmetry
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Kampsville
Ferry
Illinois River
at Hardin, IL
click pic to enlarge
The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 2019....
Was sent to us by Captain Ferry Worker
Not all
Heroes wear capes.....
Beer delivery to Calhoun County
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED June 30,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
Pool 26 (Mile 273.3 – Mile 200.5).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the
channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake
damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be
experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in
all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all
charted bridge navigational clearances. Down-streaming
operations are not recommended. Drift and debris may pose
navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off
station, so remain cautious while transiting.
MILE
218.0 - MILE 203.0 - BOAT PARADE
On July 4, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until noon, the Freedom
Floatilla boat parade will be held between approximate Miles
218.0 and 203.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in
the area during the event period
MILE
185.5 - L/D CLOSURES.
Continuing until August 20, 2021, L/D 27 in the vicinity of
Mile 185.5, will be closed for repairs on the following
schedule. One L/D chamber will be available to pass traffic
at all times.
July 6, 2021 until July 28, 2021, Auxiliary lock closed and
August 2, 2021 until August 20, 2021, Main lock closed.
All navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by,
any special instructions that may be issued by the
lockmaster
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 65 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077
ILLINOIS
RIVER
MILE
1.0 - FIREWORKS DISPLAYS
Fireworks displays will be held in the vicinity of Mile
1.0, along the shoreline, on June 24, 2021, July 8, 15, 22,
29, 2021, August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021 and September 2, 9,
2021, from 9:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., each day. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area, during event
periods.
ILLINOIS
WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The
following zones are in the high water watch phase in
accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex:
Hardin Zone (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0) and
Grafton Zone (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3).
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize their wake in
all high water zones. The laying up on saturated levees is
prohibited. Mariners should be experienced in high water
conditions and avoid down-streaming operations. Mariners
should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver
appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting
areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to
prevent breakaways. Exercise caution in all meeting
situations, as swift currents may be present. Navigational
buoys may have been dragged off station,so remain alert
while transiting.
Recreational traffic is discouraged
MISSOURI
RIVER
The
following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Brunswick Reach (Mile 300.0 – Mile 200.0),
Jefferson Reach (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Tow boat operators should exercise caution, minimize wake
where possible and be experienced in high water operations.
High water and drift could be experienced in this area.
Exercise caution during down-streaming operations and be
aware of bridge clearances. Recreational traffic is highly
discouraged. Mariners should favor the center of the channel
and avoid laying up on levees. Fleeting areas should have a
towboat attend fleets at all times and have a breakaway plan
in place. Mariners are encouraged to pre-identify lay-up
areas in an event of river closure
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,891
as of 07-05-21....
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Sale............
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buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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River
History....
5 July 2013 in River History
A woman went overboard on the Golden Eagle Ferry into the Mississippi River
just as the ferry was leaving St. Charles County and headed towards Calhoun
County, Illinois. The ferry was about 100 yards from the landing at upper
end of Dardenne Slough when the woman went off the front ferry barge and
into the river. Her body was found on July 8th and pulled from the
Mississippi River morning south of the old Chain of Rocks bridge
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#boats
#longshotmarina
#boating
#boatlife
#boatinglife
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "January 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Solo Female Speed Record Attempt
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Tracy Lynn Martin
Mississippi River Speed Record Solo Female EXPEDITION
UPDATE:
July 4
I woke up today in a
lot of pain.
My hands are very swollen and painful, along with my forearms ,
shoulders, and back.
Moving very slowly.
Ann fixed me a wonderful breakfast of fresh fruit and a
chocolate protein shake!
Marv made me coffee ☕️
😊
I had a WONDERFUL SURPRISE this morning ... Andrea and David
Johnson are going to stay with us and be part of my support team
until I reach Mile Marker Zero!!
They are amazing! 
The plan is to do 50 miles today!
I have to be careful when I hit mile 48 to 49 because there’s an
intake system where people have got sucked in and died. I will
be careful! 
Time to get moving!
Check Traci Lynn's progress at JustAroundThePointe...
click here
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Another Kayaker Headed Down the Mississippi
Dan Faust
Follow
Dan ....
click here
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Alton's Fireworks On The Mississippi
Successfully Returns........
Alton's Fireworks on the Mississippi display
is always breathtaking, and it didn't disappoint after making a
successful return on Saturday, July 3rd following last year's
cancellation.
Last year, the COVID-19 outbreak forced the
cancellation of the Fourth of July Fireworks Display, and that
may have made this year's fireworks display even more special.
The fireworks were launched from the
Lincoln-Shields area in West Alton. The U.S. Air Force Band
performed prior to the fireworks show, and there were also food,
drink, face-painting, shaved ice, lawn games and inflatables for
the kids........
Click here to
read this news story from riverbender.com. With
Photo and Audio.
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Riverlands Way and Lincoln Shields Recreation Area
Re-Opening This Morning.....
Holiday Weekend Closure Hours for Riverlands Way and Lincoln
Shields Recreation Area
WEST ALTON, IL – The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project
Office, will temporary close Riverlands Way and Lincoln Shields
Recreation Area in West Alton for the Fourth of July Weekend.
Riverlands Way will be closed beginning the evening of July 3rd
at 10:00pm until 7:00am the following morning of July 4th. The
road will close again at 7:00pm the evening of July 4th until
7:00am the following morning of July 5th, at which time normal
access will resume.
Lincoln Shields Recreation Area will be closed beginning the
morning of July 2nd at 6:00am until 7:00am the morning of July
4th, therefore Lincoln Shields will be closed in totality on
July 3rd. The area will close again at 7:00pm the evening of
July 4th until 7:00am the following morning of July 5th, at
which time normal access will resume.
These closures ensure the protection and safety of federal lands
here at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary. Thank you for
your cooperation and understanding.
For more information please contact Park Ranger Josh Schulte at
314-657-8535.
Reposted from
Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary Facebook..
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Saturday, July 10, 2021
Slip n Slide
Reposted from
Tina Bohrer Facebook..
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
The St. Louis Riverfront 4th Of July
Fireworks........
Sunday evening, St. Louisans and visitors
alike flooded the Gateway Arch Grounds to check out the Fourth
of July Fireworks Spectacular. THe Fair St. Louis Fireworks was
at it's largest and did not disappoint.
In many ways, the Fireworks Spectacular was a
return to normal, as families were happy to return to normal and
get together and celebrate on the Gateway Arch grounds.
Vendor Kevin Cobb, owner of Kernel Cobb's
Kettle Corn says that they are seeing people from all over the
country, and with Sunday's crowds, his business is set to make
more money than all of last year........
Click here to
watch this news report from kmov.com.
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Facebook..
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Map..
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Cumberland River Near Grand Rivers,
Kentucky
Positive Preliminary Results For Barkley
Carp Barrier........
Preliminary testing indicates that a
bio-acoustic fish fence placed at the Barkley Dam in November
2019 is discouraging movement of Asian carp from the Cumberland
River into Lake Barkley.
Back in June, Wade White, Lyon County (KY)
Judge-Executive announced that a report he received from the U.S>
Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Fisheries Center Director
Teresa D. Lewis, Ph.D. indicated promising results.
During a study period running from November
1, 2020 through February 13, 2021, 57 fish out of the 254 silver
carp tagged in the area crossed the BAFF when it was turned on,
but only 4 crossed when it was on........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
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here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Boat Propulsion Manufacturer
Yamaha Expands Capabilities Of Helm
Master EX........
Yamaha Marine recently announced that they
have expanded the capabilities of their Helm Master EX control
system, as it can now be used in quintuple outboard
installations.
Ben Speciale, president of the Yamaha Marine
U.S. Business Unit says that the system eases boat operation for
boaters and anglers alike. He adds that the Helm Master
expansion from single to quint outboard configurations makes the
system a good fit for small center console to large offshore
boats.
The Helm Master EX features course and
heading hold, Track Point (waypoint navigation) and patter steer
that is integrated woith Speed Control and Pattern Shift........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.
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Mississippi River Near Wood River,
Illinois
McKinley Bridge To Close This Coming
Weekend........
The Illinois Department of Transportation
recently announced that they are planning to completely close
the McKinley Bridge spanning the Mississippi River near Wood
River, Illinois this weekend.
The closure is set to begin at 9 pm Friday,
July 9 to allow crews to reseal the bridge's deck. Traffic in
both directions will not be allowed until the project is
completed. Officials expect the project to be wrapped up by the
end of the day on Saturday, July 10th.
Motorists are advised to seek out alternative
routes across the Mississippi River........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from thetelegraph.com.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Alton and Grafton
Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
About: Social Yacht Club
centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi
River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
We will be closed July 4th and will have a limited menu July
3rd, 6th & 7th. We will be closed July 10th. Sorry for any
inconvenience.
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 - 7
$2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J, Portage Des
Sioux, Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 29 - July 06...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
July Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
We will be closed July 3rd thru 5th
for the Independence Day Holiday! Have a safe and happy
Fourth of July!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening, Thursday, July 1, 2021
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Dardenne Slough
at 221.5
5-11-21
New 70 ton Travel Lift being
installed
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
July 2021
events...
click here
Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
A full service marina located on the
Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available
from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine
Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the
property to help in any way |
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More Things
Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for remodeling |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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4TH of JULY WEEKEND
SAT, SUN ..03, 04 JULY 2021
Operation Dry
Water
July 2 - 4,
2021
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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Welcome
New Advertiser !
Chris Bock
REALTOR /
BROKER
314-518-4027
Uniting buyers & sellers in real estate
transactions.
Union Realty, LLC is a St Louis, Missouri based real estate
brokerage firm that provides sales and leasing services, and
represents buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords in real
estate transactions throughout the St Louis Area and Missouri.
Check them out....
Website
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Catch of the Day
Sun Pic
Click pic for larger view
The Catch of the Day .....was
posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by Adam Riechers
Was lucky enough to catch an
absolute giant yesterday
Catch of the Day
Page
Click here
and check
it out
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Longshot Marina
Sat Pic
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Becky Dallwitz of Longshot Marina
American flag going up for
weekend.
We hope everyone enjoys their
holiday weekend !
Becky
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Grafton, IL
Sat Pic
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Capt'n Carl Tiemann
Boats waiting for
Grafton Fireworks
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Grafton, IL
Sat Pic
Fun night
out with friends in Grafton!
Red, White and Blue
Click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Kenny Arnold
July 2,
Grafton
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#isabellastrong #riverlife
Music: Thursday Claudia Rose at Tiki @6
Friday: Lone Rangers at Tiki @7
Saturday @1 Kevin Hemsling(first time here)
Saturday @7 Foreplay
Sunday @1 Mike Mathews
Sunday night @7 Foreplay
Foodies: Hawaii Pizza
Southwest Salad
Surf and Turf
Pork Steak dinners along with our amazing
menus.
Drinks :Bomb pops, new frozen drinks and so
much more
See you soon
NO FIREWORKS allowed on property .
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
#Isabellastrong
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Sat Pic
Team Ramjet's Fish Fry
2017
click pic to enlarge
The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 2017....
was taken yesterday afternoon
at Woodland Marina.
Good Friends
Good Drinks
Good Fish
Thank you Team Ramjet !
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Added Sunday
Solo Female Speed Record Attempt
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Tracy Lynn Martin
Mississippi River Speed Record Solo Female EXPEDITION
UPDATE:
EXPEDITION DAY 48
I paddled 44 miles today
1,944 total miles paddled per Raceowl
84% of the Mississippi River is completed!
We camped overnight at a local campground - right beside the
river - called Grand Gulf Military State Park.
I left from Claiborne County Port Ramp (Port Gibson boat
ramp) - and paddled 44 miles to Natchez Mississippi.
We stayed with Ann Elizabeth. She was WONDERFUL and threw a
dinner party for us!
It’s been a great day!
Check Traci Lynn's progress at JustAroundThePointe...
click here
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Added Sunday
Missouri River At St. Charles,
Missouri
Riverfest Has Returned ........
The popular Riverfest Fourth of July
celebration in Historic St. Charles has returned after being
cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Riverfest
Parade was held along Main Street.
The Riverfest Parade has been
presented by the St. Charles Jaycees for years, and the
organization is pleased to be back after the challenging times
dealing with the pandemic.
The Riverfest Parade is part of the
three day Riverfest festival in St. Charles, and like the
parade, the festival that celebrates the Fourth of July was
cancelled last year because of COVID.........
Click here to read this news story from fox2now;com. With
Video
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Added Sunday
Two Rivers Marina Update
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River
Reposted from
Two Rivers Marina Facebook Facebook..
click here
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Added Sunday
June Cargo Stats
Melvin Price Lock and Dam
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River ....
Reposted from
National Great Rivers Museun Facebook..
click here
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Added Sunday
McKinley Bridge Closure....
Mississippi River at Downtown St. Louis....
Reposted from
RiverBender.com Facebook..
click here
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File photo
Added Sunday
Ohio River Near Olmstead,
Illinois
Demolition Phase at The Olmstead
Project Continues........
Blasting at the firmer Ohio River
Dam 52 near Brookport, Illinois has been completed, and within
the next few weeks, the demolition of the former Dam No. 53 will
begin.
At the same time, crews have been
working to restore the construction site that operated for more
than 30 years adjacent to the Olmstead Locks and Dam back to
it's natural state.
The destruction of the Olmstead
Resident Office, where more than 30 people worked during the
peak of the project's construction, is another major milestone
for completing the project........
Click here to read this news story from waterwaysjournal.net.
With Photos.
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Added Sunday
Mark Twain Lake
Corps Release Update On Mark
Twain Lake Levels........
Over the past several days, the Salt
River Basin that makes up Mark Twain Lake has seen a lot of
heavy rainfall, which has caused the lake levels to keep rising.
The precipitation is expected to
take the lake's elevation up to 628.2 feet National Geodetic
Vertical Datum by Sunday. The lake is normally 606.0 feet
NGVD.
Visitors to Mark Twain Lake will
likely encounter floating and submerged debris along the lake as
the water rises. As a result, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
is calling on people to wear life jackets and be cautious ......
Click here to read this news article from hannibal.net.
NVGD
or National Geodetic Vertical Datum is the official name of the
vertical datum established for vertical control surveying in the
United States. Originally called Sea Level Datum, it was used
to measure the elevation of a location above or below mean sea
level.........
Click here to
read more from wikipedia.org.
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Added Sunday
June Water Temp
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Winfield Dam
Source USACE
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Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED June 30,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
Pool 26 (Mile 273.3 – Mile 200.5).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the
channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake
damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be
experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in
all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all
charted bridge navigational clearances. Down-streaming
operations are not recommended. Drift and debris may pose
navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off
station, so remain cautious while transiting.
MILE
218.0 - MILE 203.0 - BOAT PARADE
On July 4, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until noon, the Freedom
Floatilla boat parade will be held between approximate Miles
218.0 and 203.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in
the area during the event period
MILE
185.5 - L/D CLOSURES.
Continuing until August 20, 2021, L/D 27 in the vicinity of
Mile 185.5, will be closed for repairs on the following
schedule. One L/D chamber will be available to pass traffic
at all times.
July 6, 2021 until July 28, 2021, Auxiliary lock closed and
August 2, 2021 until August 20, 2021, Main lock closed.
All navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by,
any special instructions that may be issued by the
lockmaster
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 65 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077
ILLINOIS
RIVER
MILE
1.0 - FIREWORKS DISPLAYS
Fireworks displays will be held in the vicinity of Mile
1.0, along the shoreline, on June 24, 2021, July 8, 15, 22,
29, 2021, August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021 and September 2, 9,
2021, from 9:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., each day. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area, during event
periods.
ILLINOIS
WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The
following zones are in the high water watch phase in
accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex:
Hardin Zone (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0) and
Grafton Zone (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3).
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize their wake in
all high water zones. The laying up on saturated levees is
prohibited. Mariners should be experienced in high water
conditions and avoid down-streaming operations. Mariners
should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver
appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting
areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to
prevent breakaways. Exercise caution in all meeting
situations, as swift currents may be present. Navigational
buoys may have been dragged off station,so remain alert
while transiting.
Recreational traffic is discouraged
MISSOURI
RIVER
The
following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Brunswick Reach (Mile 300.0 – Mile 200.0),
Jefferson Reach (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Tow boat operators should exercise caution, minimize wake
where possible and be experienced in high water operations.
High water and drift could be experienced in this area.
Exercise caution during down-streaming operations and be
aware of bridge clearances. Recreational traffic is highly
discouraged. Mariners should favor the center of the channel
and avoid laying up on levees. Fleeting areas should have a
towboat attend fleets at all times and have a breakaway plan
in place. Mariners are encouraged to pre-identify lay-up
areas in an event of river closure
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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#longshotmarina
#boating
#boatlife
#boatinglife
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FACEBOOK
Longshot Tiki Bar
Fri...7-2-21...Jonathan Baker... 5-9
Sat...7-3-21...Fireworks...
9pm
Catfish Willie
Band... 1-5pm
Plastic Kings...
5-9pm
Sun...7-4-21...Plastic
Kings... 3-7
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
click here
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
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and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,851
as of 07-03-21....
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River Gear For
Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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River
History....
July 3, 2020 in River History
A St. Charles man, Wade Kaminski, fishing in the Mississippi River near
downtown St. Louis reeled in a 112 Blue catfish. He at first thought it was
a snag, but soon found out different. Once they landed her, they did there
high fives, took pictures and returned her to the river.
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9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "January 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Solo Female Speed Record Attempt
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Tracy Lynn Martin
Mississippi River Speed Record Solo Female EXPEDITION
UPDATE:
Day 47, July 2,
20 miles while dodging
storms. Glad our Traci is safe.
Check Traci Lynn's progress at JustAroundThePointe...
click here
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Another Kayaker Headed Down the Mississippi
Dan Faust
Follow
Dan ....
click here
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Water Safety
MSHP Warns OF Dangerous Water
Conditions........
The Fourth of July weekend is upon us, and
that usually translates to a lot of people hitting the water.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind everyone
that the recent heavy rainfall has made river conditions
treacherous.
The water levels in area creeks and rivers
are up, and some have moderate flooding. All of them, however,
have strong currents. Corporal Juston Wheetley says that the
river doesn't discriminate.
The high river levels are also a danger to
boaters, as there is more debris in the water, some of which is
lurking under water. If a vessel strikes an object, underwater,
passengers can get thrown from the boat. The MSHP says that if
you do hit the water, wear a life jacket........
Click here to
read this news article from kmov.com. With
Video.
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Operation Dry Waer
Boating Under The Influence......
Reposted from
Operation Dry Water ..
click here
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here Facebook Page..click
here
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River
Fireworks
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River.......
Friday, July 2......Grafton, IL.. Grafton
Riverfront..
click here
Saturday, July 3...... Longshot Tiki Bar, Portage des Sioux, Mo..
click here
Saturday, July 3...... Alton, IL..
click here
Sunday, July 4...... .Dwyer Club on upper Dardenne Slough
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River.......
Sunday, July 4...... Louisiana, Mo Riverfront ..
click here
Pool 22 of the Mississippi River.......
Sunday, July 4...... Hannibal, Mo Riverfront ..
click here
Pool 21 of the Mississippi River.......
Saturday, July 3...... Quincy at Quinsippi Island..
click here
Mississippi River at St. Louis, Mo.......
Sunday, July 4...... Stl Riverfront at Gateway Arch..
click here
Missouri River at St. Charles, Mo.......
Sunday, July 4...... Riverfront Park, St. Charles ..
click here
Illinois River at Kampsville, IL.......
Saturday, July 3...... The Pavillion ..
click here
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Saturday, July 3, 2021
Freedom Flotilla & Patriot Parade 2.0.....
Reposted from
Freedom Flotilla & Patriot Parade Facebook..
click here
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Website..
click here
Facebook..
click here
Map..
click here
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Friday, July 2 - Sunday, July 4, 2021
National Tom Sawyer Days
Hannibal, Mo........
A Hannibal tradition for over 60 years, the National Tom Sawyer
Days festival offers something for all ages and interests.
Celebrate Mark Twain’s most famous creation with a weekend of
family fun. Sign up now to compete in the annual Hannibal
Cannibal !
Annual Tom Sawyer Days contests include the National Fence
Painting Competition, the frog-jump contest, mud volleyball
tournament and more.
Other activities include a horseshoe tournament, carnival rides,
live music every night in the beer garden, and a spectacular
firework display over the Mississippi River on the 4th of July.
For more information go to visit Hannibal com..
click here
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Mississippi River At Chester, Illinois
Highways Commission Rejected Chester
Bridge Project Bid........
The Missouri Department of Transportation
reports that the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission
did not award the contract to rehabilitate the Chester Bridge
during their regular meeting on July 1.
MoDOT says that four bids were received for
the project, however, they were all higher than expected,
exceeding MoDOT's budget for the project. The MHTC in turn
directed MoDOT to identify alternative rehabilitation options
for the bridge.
The Chester Bridge carries Route 51 across
the Mississippi River, connecting the cities of Chester,
Illinois and Perryville, Missouri.. The span will continue to
be monitored with the next inspection slated for the
fall........
Click here to
read thsi news article from semissourian.com
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here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Meramec River Near Ballwin, Missouri
Swimmer's Body Recovered From The River In
Castlewood State Park........
Late Friday, responders recovered the body of
a teenage girl from the Meramec River in Castlewood State Park.
Reportedly, she was swimming in the river with a group of people
Friday afternoon, when she went underwater and never resurfaced.
Sergeant Tracy Panus, spokeswoman for the St.
Louis County Police Department said that the past week's heavy
rainfall has caused area waterways to rise, adding to the need
for swimmers to take extra precautions, such as wearing life
jackets.
Friday's drowning has added to Missouri's
death toll, as at least 17 people have drowned or died in
boating accidents in Missouri during June. That is more than
any previous June in the past decade........
Click here to
read this news report from stltoday.com. With
Photo.
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
The McKinley Bridge Closing Next
Week,,,,,,,,,
The Illinois Department of Transportation
recently announced that they will be closing the McKinley bridge
spanning the Mississippi River at St. Louis, Missouri so that
crews can seal the deck.
The bridge will close at 9 PM Friday, July
9. There will be no traffic allowed on the bridge until the job
has been completed. Officials expect the project will be done
by the end of the day on July 10th........
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Alton and Grafton
Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Sat, July 3, 2021
6th Annual July 3rd party Upper Patio Area!
Live Music starts at 3pm
Fireworks at 9pm
Food and Drinks!
Games!
Feel free to bring a Lawn Chair, limited seating available!
For more
info ...
click here
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Music: Thursday Claudia Rose at Tiki @6
Friday: Lone Rangers at Tiki @7
Saturday @1 Kevin Hemsling(first time here)
Saturday @7 Foreplay
Sunday @1 Mike Mathews
Sunday night @7 Foreplay
Foodies: Hawaii Pizza
Southwest Salad
Surf and Turf
Pork Steak dinners along with our amazing
menus.
Drinks :Bomb pops, new frozen drinks and so
much more
See you soon
NO FIREWORKS allowed on property
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The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
About: Social Yacht Club
centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi
River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Sat, June 19, 2021 Margaritaville pool party
Click here for more info
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Fri.. 7-2-21.. Mike singing live ! !
Come On by and join the pizza challenge Max Special or
Fastjax Special!!!!
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
We will be closed July 4th and will have a limited menu July
3rd, 6th & 7th. We will be closed July 10th. Sorry for any
inconvenience.
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 - 7
$2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J, Portage Des
Sioux, Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 29 - July 06...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
July Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Watch the Fireworks from the Floating Arrr bar at Grafton Harbor
Friday, July 2
$2 Draft Beer
$5 Wine Slushies
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
We will be closed July 3rd thru 5th
for the Independence Day Holiday! Have a safe and happy
Fourth of July!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening, Thursday, July 1, 2021
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Fri...7-2-21...Jonathan Baker... 5-9
Sat...7-3-21...Fireworks... 9pm
Catfish Willie Band... 1-5pm
Plastic Kings... 5-9pm
Sun...7-4-21...Plastic Kings... 3-7
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Dardenne Slough
at 221.5
5-11-21
New 70 ton Travel Lift being
installed
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Friday, July 2
6pm Live Music Night with Kevin Greun
Saturday, July 3
11am- 6pm Cornhole Tournament
3pm- 6pm Tequila Tasting
July 2021
events...
click here
Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Some info for the
Holiday Weekend
Thursday open at 5p.m.
Friday open at 12p.m.
Saturday open at 12p.m.
Live Music Lenny Frisch 1-5p.m.
Anthony Russo 7-11p.m.
Sunday open at 12p.m.
We will be open Monday from 12-6p.m.
Check back in tomorrow for food specials.
A full service marina located on the
Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available
from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine
Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the
property to help in any way |
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More Things
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for remodeling |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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FRIDAY
02 JULY 2021
Operation Dry
Water
July 2 - 4,
2021
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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Welcome
New Advertiser !
Chris Bock
REALTOR /
BROKER
314-518-4027
Uniting buyers & sellers in real estate
transactions.
Union Realty, LLC is a St Louis, Missouri based real estate
brokerage firm that provides sales and leasing services, and
represents buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords in real
estate transactions throughout the St Louis Area and Missouri.
Check them out....
Website
Facebook
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Capt'n Carl Tiemann
Last Night's Sunset Off Of
Enterprise
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
Thursday Sunset
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#isabellastrong #riverlife
Music: Thursday Claudia Rose at Tiki @6
Friday: Lone Rangers at Tiki @7
Saturday @1 Kevin Hemsling(first time here)
Saturday @7 Foreplay
Sunday @1 Mike Mathews
Sunday night @7 Foreplay
Foodies: Hawaii Pizza
Southwest Salad
Surf and Turf
Pork Steak dinners along with our amazing
menus.
Drinks :Bomb pops, new frozen drinks and so
much more
See you soon
NO FIREWORKS allowed on property .
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
#Isabellastrong
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
TEAM RAMJET ~
2017
click pic to enlarge
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YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2017....
was sent to us by Ramjet who
hailed out of Woodland Marina at the time.
Hi Bill,
Deerslayer Chuck! The man knows his stuff! No longer a prospect.
Team Ramjet strikes again! We let her go. She is pregnant, a
30+ pounder that's at least 25 years old.
Ramjet
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T&A Services Facebook..
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Featured Classifieds
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED June 30,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
Pool 26 (Mile 273.3 – Mile 200.5).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the
channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake
damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be
experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in
all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all
charted bridge navigational clearances. Down-streaming
operations are not recommended. Drift and debris may pose
navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off
station, so remain cautious while transiting.
MILE
218.0 - MILE 203.0 - BOAT PARADE
On July 4, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until noon, the Freedom
Floatilla boat parade will be held between approximate Miles
218.0 and 203.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in
the area during the event period
MILE
185.5 - L/D CLOSURES.
Continuing until August 20, 2021, L/D 27 in the vicinity of
Mile 185.5, will be closed for repairs on the following
schedule. One L/D chamber will be available to pass traffic
at all times.
July 6, 2021 until July 28, 2021, Auxiliary lock closed and
August 2, 2021 until August 20, 2021, Main lock closed.
All navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by,
any special instructions that may be issued by the
lockmaster
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 65 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077
ILLINOIS
RIVER
MILE
1.0 - FIREWORKS DISPLAYS
Fireworks displays will be held in the vicinity of Mile
1.0, along the shoreline, on June 24, 2021, July 8, 15, 22,
29, 2021, August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021 and September 2, 9,
2021, from 9:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., each day. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area, during event
periods.
ILLINOIS
WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The
following zones are in the high water watch phase in
accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex:
Hardin Zone (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0) and
Grafton Zone (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3).
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize their wake in
all high water zones. The laying up on saturated levees is
prohibited. Mariners should be experienced in high water
conditions and avoid down-streaming operations. Mariners
should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver
appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting
areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to
prevent breakaways. Exercise caution in all meeting
situations, as swift currents may be present. Navigational
buoys may have been dragged off station,so remain alert
while transiting.
Recreational traffic is discouraged
MISSOURI
RIVER
The
following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Brunswick Reach (Mile 300.0 – Mile 200.0),
Jefferson Reach (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Tow boat operators should exercise caution, minimize wake
where possible and be experienced in high water operations.
High water and drift could be experienced in this area.
Exercise caution during down-streaming operations and be
aware of bridge clearances. Recreational traffic is highly
discouraged. Mariners should favor the center of the channel
and avoid laying up on levees. Fleeting areas should have a
towboat attend fleets at all times and have a breakaway plan
in place. Mariners are encouraged to pre-identify lay-up
areas in an event of river closure
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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#boats
#longshotmarina
#boating
#boatlife
#boatinglife
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
Longshot Tiki Bar
Fri...7-2-21...Jonathan Baker... 5-9
Sat...7-3-21...Fireworks...
9pm
Catfish Willie
Band... 1-5pm
Plastic Kings...
5-9pm
Sun...7-4-21...Plastic
Kings... 3-7
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
click here
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,841
as of 07-02-21....
click here and check it out.
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River Gear For
Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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River
History....
02 July 2020 in River History
Bruno the Bear was spotted near Winfield Dam.
Bruno was a black bear that had journeyed down the Mississippi River
corridor from Wisconsin.
Per the 07-01-21 edition of the St
Louis Post Dispatch:
Bruno the Bear was hit by vehicle in
the state of Louisiana recently and had to be euthanized.
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "January 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
Click here
and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Solo Female Speed Record Attempt
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Tracy Lynn Martin
Mississippi River Speed Record Solo Female EXPEDITION
UPDATE:
UPDATE:
Day 46, 7/1
69 miles today, 426 miles to go!!!!! If
all goes well maybe Natchez tomorrow.
Check Traci Lynn's progress at JustAroundThePointe...
click here
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Another Kayaker Headed Down the Mississippi
Dan Faust
Follow
Dan ....
click here
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It's Illegal
To Discharge Fireworks From a Vessel....
Reposted from
Missouri State Highway Patrol Facebook..
click here
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Mississippi River Near
Grafton, Illinois
The Piasa Bird May Not Be The
Piasa After All.......
While the Piasa Bird is a familiar
sight to those driving the along the Great River Road, not a lot
is known about the mystical beast. The Piasa depicted on the
limestone is not the original, nor is it keeping true to the
actual Native American legends.
The Piasa currently painted on the
Limestone Bluffs near Alton looks kind of like a dragon with
wings, a beard, deer antlers, a scaled body and a long tail,
forked like a fish. This depiction was created by professor and
fiction writer John Russell in 1836 based upon notes from French
explorer and Jesuit missionary Father Jacques Marquette. It is
likely another indigenous cryptid from the mid-continent, which
appeared everywhere from Lake Superior to South America.
Russell incorrectly derived the
Piasa myth from the Illinois tale of the underwater panther, an
aquatic cryptid. The word payiihsa, which comes from the
Miami-Illinois language refers to a different cryptid within a
different story Russell may have heard from the indigenous
people. The Trickster, killing an underwater panther prior to
being assaulted by two supernatural dwarves The dwarves are
what were referred to as the payiihsa by the Miami and Illinois
tribes.
According to David Cross, the
foremost authority on the Miami-Illinois language and professor
at Miami University in Ohio, the Miami-Illinois payiihsa is the
origin of the word Piasa........
Click here to read more from thetelegraph.com. With
Photo.
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From Merriam-Webster..
cryptid: an animal (such as Sasquatch or the Loch Ness Monster)
that has been claimed to exist but never proven to exist
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River
Fireworks
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River.......
Friday, July 2......Grafton, IL.. Grafton
Riverfront..
click here
Saturday, July 3...... Longshot Tiki Bar, Portage des Sioux, Mo..
click here
Saturday, July 3...... Alton, IL..
click here
Sunday, July 4...... .Dwyer Club on upper Dardenne Slough
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River.......
Sunday, July 4...... Louisiana, Mo Riverfront ..
click here
Pool 22 of the Mississippi River.......
Sunday, July 4...... Hannibal, Mo Riverfront ..
click here
Pool 21 of the Mississippi River.......
Saturday, July 3...... Quincy at Quinsippi Island..
click here
Mississippi River at St. Louis, Mo.......
Sunday, July 4...... Stl Riverfront at Gateway Arch..
click here
Missouri River at St. Charles, Mo.......
Sunday, July 4...... Riverfront Park, St. Charles ..
click here
Illinois River at Kampsville, IL.......
Saturday, July 3...... The Pavillion ..
click here
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News Release
.U.S.
Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: 504-671-2020
After Hours: 618-225-9008
Eighth District online newsroom
Coast Guard, state, local authorities ramp up for heightened BUI awareness,
enforcement weekend
Who: Paul Barnard, Coast Guard
District Eight recreational safe boating program manager
What: Coast Guard personnel will be available via Skype or Zoom to talk
about Operation Dry Water and boating safety
When: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, July 2
NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard, in partnership with the National Association
of State Boating Law Administrators, as well as federal, state and local law
enforcement are preparing to heighten their presence as part of Operation
Dry Water 2021 to commence throughout Coast Guard District Eight Friday
through the holiday weekend.
Boaters should expect an increase in law enforcement presence on the water.
Coast Guard District Eight, which covers 26 states including most of the
Gulf Coast, saw 424 recreational boating fatalities in 2020, which is the
highest number of deaths on the water in the last five years.
Of those 424 lives lost, about 18% were alcohol related. Operation Dry Water
is a national campaign focused on reducing the number of alcohol and drug
use on the water. The operation focuses on spreading the awareness of the
danger of boating under the influence as well as changing cultural
acceptance of boating while intoxicated.
"Fourth of July weekend is Operation Dry Water's heightened enforcement
weekend, and last year, nationally, 625 intoxicated boaters were taken off
the water," said Paul Barnard, Coast Guard District Eight recreational safe
boating program manager. "The Coast Guard is going to be out there in force
and will hold intoxicated operators accountable in accordance with the law."
Nationwide, in 2020 there were 767 recreational boating fatalities, 115 of
those deaths were alcohol related. Operating a boat with a blood alcohol
content of .08 or higher is against federal law and most state laws. Alcohol
can impair a boater's judgement, balance, vision and reaction time. It can
also increase fatigue and susceptibility to the effects of cold-water
immersion. Sun, wind, noise, vibration and motion intensify the side effects
of alcohol, drugs and some medications. Impairment can be even more
dangerous for boaters than for drivers.
Persons found to be boating under the influence can expect to incur severe
penalties. If a boat operator is boating under the influence, the voyage may
be terminated, the boat may be impounded, and the operator may be arrested.
Penalties can include fines, jail, loss of boating privileges and even loss
of driving privileges.
Media interested in conducting interviews on boating safety and Operation
Dry Water should RSVP to Paul Barnard at 504-202-8948 Thursday evening or
during the times provided Friday.
For more details on the campaign, visit
www.nasbla.org/operationdrywater/hom
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Reprinted from US Coast Guard
emailing
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Facebook..
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Map..
click here
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South Shore Marina Update
Dardenne Slough
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River .....
Reposted from
Shawn Davis Facebook..
click here
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Don't Dump Pets !
Reposted from
Missouri Department of Conservation Facebook..
click here
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Upper Mississippi River Basin
There Be Sharks In These Waters........
There have been rare appearances of
bull sharks in river systems and other freshwater ecosystems on
five continents This behavior has a long history based upon the
wide geographical range of the phenomenon and the physiological
adaptations allowing bull sharks' heading into freshwater, and
fossil records.
Within the Mississippi River Basin,
however, there have only been two bull sharks captured in the
upper basin during the entire 20th century. Other
archeological, historical and paleontological evidence of these
animals appearing more than 300 miles upstream from the
Mississippi River Delta is virtually nonexistent.
Bull shark movements within the
upper portions of the Mississippi River are rare.
Click here to read this scientific abstract from
inideo.edu.ar.
In 1937, two fishermen caught a five
foot long, 84 pound bull shark in the Mississippi River near
Alton, Illinois........
Click here to read more from wqad.com. With
Video.
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Photo Contest
Quimby's Cruising Guide.....
The second annual Quimby’s Cruising Guide photo contest will
highlight amateur photographs taken along the Inland & Gulf
Intracoastal Waterways. The contest will run through
September 3, 2021. There will be five main categories:
Nature, Wildlife, People, Marinas and Anything Goes. Winners
will be announced online and have their photos published in
the 2022 printed guide. For contest rules and submission
requirements, see below:
Rules
• Only amateur photography is allowed. Any
person considered a professional photographer – making a
percentage of their living off of photography – may not be
included.
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Photos must be untouched and not previously published.
Any photos that are digitally enhanced will get placed in
the “Anything Goes” category.
•
Photos must be taken on one of the waterways listed in
Quimby’s Cruising Guide.
• You may submit as many photos as you would
like.
• All submissions must include name, phone and
e-mail contact information with each entry.
• By sending in photos, you are agreeing to
potentially having your work published. There is no
compensation provided for published work under the contest.
How to Enter
•
Please send all entries to:
zac@wjinc.net
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Please include your name, phone, e-mail and approximate
mile marker location on the waterway for each photo.
•
The deadline for entry is September 3, 2021
Reposted from
Quimby's Cruising Guide email
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Alton and Grafton
Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Sat, July 3, 2021
6th Annual July 3rd party Upper Patio Area!
Live Music starts at 3pm
Fireworks at 9pm
Food and Drinks!
Games!
Feel free to bring a Lawn Chair, limited seating available!
For more
info ...
click here
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Music: Thursday Claudia Rose at Tiki @6
Friday: Lone Rangers at Tiki @7
Saturday @1 Kevin Hemsling(first time here)
Saturday @7 Foreplay
Sunday @1 Mike Mathews
Sunday night @7 Foreplay
Foodies: Hawaii Pizza
Southwest Salad
Surf and Turf
Pork Steak dinners along with our amazing
menus.
Drinks :Bomb pops, new frozen drinks and so
much more
See you soon
NO FIREWORKS allowed on property
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The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
About: Social Yacht Club
centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi
River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Sat, June 19, 2021 Margaritaville pool party
Click here for more info
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Fri.. 7-2-21.. Mike singing live ! !
Come On by and join the pizza challenge Max Special or
Fastjax Special!!!!
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
We will be closed July 4th and will have a limited menu July
3rd, 6th & 7th. We will be closed July 10th. Sorry for any
inconvenience.
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 - 7
$2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J, Portage Des
Sioux, Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 29 - July 06...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
July Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Watch the Fireworks from the Floating Arrr bar at Grafton Harbor
Friday, July 2
$2 Draft Beer
$5 Wine Slushies
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
We will be closed July 3rd thru 5th
for the Independence Day Holiday! Have a safe and happy
Fourth of July!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening, Thursday, July 1, 2021
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Fri...7-2-21...Jonathan Baker... 5-9
Sat...7-3-21...Fireworks... 9pm
Catfish Willie Band... 1-5pm
Plastic Kings... 5-9pm
Sun...7-4-21...Plastic Kings... 3-7
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Dardenne Slough
at 221.5
5-11-21
New 70 ton Travel Lift being
installed
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Friday, July 2
6pm Live Music Night with Kevin Greun
Saturday, July 3
11am- 6pm Cornhole Tournament
3pm- 6pm Tequila Tasting
July 2021
events...
click here
Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Some info for the
Holiday Weekend
Thursday open at 5p.m.
Friday open at 12p.m.
Saturday open at 12p.m.
Live Music Lenny Frisch 1-5p.m.
Anthony Russo 7-11p.m.
Sunday open at 12p.m.
We will be open Monday from 12-6p.m.
Check back in tomorrow for food specials.
A full service marina located on the
Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available
from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine
Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the
property to help in any way |
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More Things
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for remodeling |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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THURSDAY
01 JULY 2021
International Reggae Day
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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Welcome
New Advertiser !
Chris Bock
REALTOR /
BROKER
314-518-4027
Uniting buyers & sellers in real estate
transactions.
Union Realty, LLC is a St Louis, Missouri based real estate
brokerage firm that provides sales and leasing services, and
represents buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords in real
estate transactions throughout the St Louis Area and Missouri.
Check them out....
Website
Facebook
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
The Pictures of the Day.....
were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
Glass Water Wednesday
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
The Yacht Club of St. Louis
Looking Good
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#isabellastrong #riverlife
Music: Thursday Claudia Rose at Tiki @6
Friday: Lone Rangers at Tiki @7
Saturday @1 Kevin Hemsling(first time here)
Saturday @7 Foreplay
Sunday @1 Mike Mathews
Sunday night @7 Foreplay
Foodies: Hawaii Pizza
Southwest Salad
Surf and Turf
Pork Steak dinners along with our amazing
menus.
Drinks :Bomb pops, new frozen drinks and so
much more
See you soon
NO FIREWORKS allowed on property .
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
#Isabellastrong
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to enlarge
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YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2018....
It's the Spirit
of Peoria Riverboat
headed upriver from Alton, IL
Check out the Spirit of
Peoria...
click here
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T&A Services Facebook..
click here
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www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Click here........ Port
Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles
Harbor Facebook
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED June 30,
2021
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
Pool 26 (Mile 273.3 – Mile 200.5).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the
channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake
damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be
experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in
all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all
charted bridge navigational clearances. Down-streaming
operations are not recommended. Drift and debris may pose
navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off
station, so remain cautious while transiting.
MILE
218.0 - MILE 203.0 - BOAT PARADE
On July 4, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until noon, the Freedom
Floatilla boat parade will be held between approximate Miles
218.0 and 203.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in
the area during the event period
MILE
185.5 - L/D CLOSURES.
Continuing until August 20, 2021, L/D 27 in the vicinity of
Mile 185.5, will be closed for repairs on the following
schedule. One L/D chamber will be available to pass traffic
at all times.
July 6, 2021 until July 28, 2021, Auxiliary lock closed and
August 2, 2021 until August 20, 2021, Main lock closed.
All navigation interests should be alert for, and abide by,
any special instructions that may be issued by the
lockmaster
MILE
183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating
around both left and right descending navigation piers and
the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges
should not encroach more than 65 feet into the navigation
channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are
encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE
OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217)
248-9077
ILLINOIS
RIVER
MILE
1.0 - FIREWORKS DISPLAYS
Fireworks displays will be held in the vicinity of Mile
1.0, along the shoreline, on June 24, 2021, July 8, 15, 22,
29, 2021, August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021 and September 2, 9,
2021, from 9:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., each day. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area, during event
periods.
ILLINOIS
WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The
following zones are in the high water watch phase in
accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex:
Hardin Zone (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0) and
Grafton Zone (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3).
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize their wake in
all high water zones. The laying up on saturated levees is
prohibited. Mariners should be experienced in high water
conditions and avoid down-streaming operations. Mariners
should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver
appropriately. Be aware that a buildup of debris in fleeting
areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to
prevent breakaways. Exercise caution in all meeting
situations, as swift currents may be present. Navigational
buoys may have been dragged off station,so remain alert
while transiting.
Recreational traffic is discouraged
MISSOURI
RIVER
The
following areas are in the high water action phase IAW the
Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Brunswick Reach (Mile 300.0 – Mile 200.0),
Jefferson Reach (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Tow boat operators should exercise caution, minimize wake
where possible and be experienced in high water operations.
High water and drift could be experienced in this area.
Exercise caution during down-streaming operations and be
aware of bridge clearances. Recreational traffic is highly
discouraged. Mariners should favor the center of the channel
and avoid laying up on levees. Fleeting areas should have a
towboat attend fleets at all times and have a breakaway plan
in place. Mariners are encouraged to pre-identify lay-up
areas in an event of river closure
Click here for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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#boats
#longshotmarina
#boating
#boatlife
#boatinglife
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
Longshot Tiki Bar
Fri...7-2-21...Jonathan Baker... 5-9
Sat...7-3-21...Fireworks...
9pm
Catfish Willie
Band... 1-5pm
Plastic Kings...
5-9pm
Sun...7-4-21...Plastic
Kings... 3-7
Longshot Tiki Bar 2021 band & Event Schedule..
click here
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 8,831
as of 07-01-21....
click here and check it out.
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River Gear For
Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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River
History....
1 July 2020 in River History
LaGrange Lock and Dam on the Illinois River in the vicinity of Mile 80.2
closed for maintenance
and
The Starved Rock Lock and Dam on the Illinois River in the vicinity of Mile
231.0 closed for maintenance |
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Monday Thru Friday
9am -5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 1pm
We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "January 2022"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
Click here
and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Solo Female Speed Record Attempt
From the Headwaters to the Gulf
Tracy Lynn Martin
Mississippi River Speed Record Solo Female EXPEDITION
UPDATE:
UPDATE:
Day 45, 6/30.
SHE'S IN
LOUISIANA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great day 67 miles!
Check Traci Lynn's progress at JustAroundThePointe...
click here
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Another Kayaker Headed Down the Mississippi
Dan Faust
Follow
Dan ....
click here
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Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Learn About River Life At The National
Great Rivers Museum.......
If you ever wondered just what it's like to
pilot a tow boat or how the Chain of Rocks got it's name, a
visit to the National Great Rivers Museum will help you find the
answers to these questions and much more.
The new director of the National Great Rivers
Museum, Allison Rhanor would like to show that there is more to
a river than just flowing water, barges and riverboats.
Rhanor says that they try to showcase the
nation's rivers in a multi-faceted, holistic manner. She adds
that it doesn't matter if you are a history buff, a geology nerd
or an animal lover, whey have something for you.........
Click here to
read this news story from thetelegraph.com.
With Photos
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here Facebook Page..click
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River
Fireworks
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River.......
Friday, July 2......Grafton, IL.. Grafton
Riverfront..
click here
Saturday, July 3...... Longshot Tiki Bar, Portage des Sioux, Mo..
click here
Saturday, July 3...... Alton, IL..
click here
Pool 24 of the Mississippi River.......
Sunday, July 4...... Louisiana, Mo Riverfront ..
click here
Pool 22 of the Mississippi River.......
Sunday, July 4...... Hannibal, Mo Riverfront ..
click here
Pool 21 of the Mississippi River.......
Saturday, July 3...... Quincy at Quinsippi Island..
click here
Mississippi River at St. Louis, Mo.......
Sunday, July 4...... Stl Riverfront at Gateway Arch..
click here
Missouri River at St. Charles, Mo.......
Sunday, July 4...... Riverfront Park, St. Charles ..
click here
Illinois River at Kampsville, IL.......
Saturday, July 3...... The Pavillion ..
click here
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July Edition Grafton Riverbeat....
Reposted from
Grafton Riverbeat Facebook..
click here
Music in the
Park will be taking a break after the July 2 concert which
also features our big Fireworks show for the weekend. It
will return on Thursday July 29 with Rockabilly Revival and
fireworks after the show.
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Pool 26 Boater and Restaurant Owner
Cathy Gross
Bluff City Grill........
Reposted from
Newsbreak..
click here
Check out Bluff City
Grill Facebook... click
here
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June 30 - October 31, 2021
Missouri Frog Season
Missouri Department of Conservation........
Bullfrog & Green Frog Season
June 30 - October 31, 2021
Season opens at sunset on opening day.
Click here
for more information
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New Sign For the Bay
Illinois River at Quincy, IL.........
Reposted from
Quinsippi Yacht Club Facebook..
click here
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Website..
click here
Facebook..
click here
Map..
click here
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Help Wanted
Wanna get paid for drivng a boat??
Do you like to help people??
If so, TowBoat U.S. Port Charles may have an opportunity for
you.
We are looking for someone to be available for callouts Monday
through Friday. A Coast Guard License OUPV or higher is required
and a towing endorsement is preferred.
If you are interested in such an opportunity, call Terry at 314
607 8767
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News Release
U.S.
Coast Guard Headquarters
Contact: Headquarters Public Affairs
Office: (202) 372-4630
mediarelations@uscg.mil
Headquarters online newsroom
U.S. Coast Guard releases 2020 Boating Safety Statistics Report
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard released its 2020 Recreational Boating
Statistics Report Wednesday, revealing that there were 767 boating
fatalities nationwide in 2020, a 25.1 percent increase from 2019.
From 2019 to 2020, the total number of accidents increased 26.3 percent
(4,168 to 5,265), and the number of non-fatal injured victims increased 24.7
percent (2,559 to 3,191). There is evidence that boating activity increased
significantly during the pandemic, from reports of increased boat sales,
insurance policies taken out, insurance claims, and calls for towing
assistance. With the increased exposure (i.e., more boating hours), there
was greater risk of deaths, injuries, and accidents. The Coast Guard is
analyzing variables associated with boating activity to normalize this
accident data.
Alcohol continued to be the leading known contributing factor in fatal
boating accidents in 2020, accounting for over 100 deaths, or 18 percent of
total fatalities.
The report also shows that in 2020:
The fatality rate was 6.5 deaths per 100,000 registered recreational
vessels, the highest in the program’s recent history. This rate represents a
25 percent increase from last year’s fatality rate of 5.2 deaths per 100,000
registered recreational vessels.
Property damage totaled about $62.5 million.
Operator inattention, operator inexperience, improper lookout, excessive
speed, and machinery failure ranked as the top five primary contributing
factors in accidents.
Capt. Scott Johnson, chief of the Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety at
Coast Guard Headquarters, reflected on a number of cases where boaters had
recently purchased the vessel involved in the incident, but had not taken
many of the proper safety precautions before getting underway.
Where the cause of death was known, 75 percent of fatal boating accident
victims drowned. Of those drowning victims with reported life jacket usage,
86 percent were not wearing a life jacket.
“It’s crucial for boaters to wear a life jacket at all times because it very
likely will save your life if you enter the water unexpectedly,” said
Johnson. “The Coast Guard reminds boaters to make sure that life jackets are
serviceable, properly sized, and correctly fastened.”
Where boating instruction was known, 77 percent of deaths occurred on
vessels where the operator had not received boating safety instruction. The
Coast Guard recommends that all boaters take a boating safety course that
meets the National Boating Education Standards prior to getting out on the
water.
The most common vessel types involved in reported accidents were open
motorboats, personal watercraft, and cabin motorboats. Where vessel type was
known, the vessel types with the highest percentage of deaths were open
motorboats (50 percent), kayaks (15 percent), and pontoons (9 percent).
The report is based off on incidents that resulted in at least one of the
following criteria: death, disappearance, injury that required medical
treatment beyond first aid, damages to the vessel(s) or other property that
equaled or exceeded $2,000, or a loss of vessel.
The Coast Guard reminds all boaters to boat responsibly on the water: wear a
life jacket, take a boating safety course, attach the engine cut-off switch,
get a free vessel safety check, and boat sober.
“The Coast Guard thanks our boating safety partners,” said Johnson, “they
continue to demonstrate a committed effort to reduce loss of life, injuries
and property damage through education and enforcement.”
To view the 2020 Recreational Boating Statistics, visit
http://uscgboating.org/statistics/accident_statistics.php. For more
information on boating responsibly, visit
http://www.uscgboating.org.
-USCG-
Reprinted from US Coast Guard ...
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Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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File photo
Mississippi River At St.
Louis, Missouri
Riverboats at The Gateway Arch
Focus On Dockside Entertainment.........
The past few years have been rough
on the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch, as 2019 saw flooding keep
the boats docked for four months and then the pandemic of 2020.
As other non-essential businesses
did, the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch shut down completely at
the onset of the pandemic, and gradually reopened to the public.
This year, the riverboats Tom
Sawyer and the Becky Thatcher have resumed cruising
this spring with some specialty cruises and dockside concerts on
a new stage for crowds more comfortable hanging outside........
Click here to read this news article from stltoday.com. With
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Mississippi River Near Hartford,
Illinois
Some Riverbend Attractions Have
Reopened.........
The Village of Hartford recently reopened the
Confluence Tower after being closed for more than a year, w some
assistance from the Great Rivers and Routes Bureau, who is
responsible for staffing and operating the attraction.
Hartford Mayor Bill Robertson says that they
are pleased to be able to reopen the tower and are looking
forward to welcoming visitors back to Hartford and the Tower.
A grand opening ceremony was recently held
for the Edward Amburg History Museum located in the Grafton
Visitor Center. The museum focuses of Grafton's history,
including pre-historic Native American cultures to the tools
used to constrict the Mississippi River community........
Click here to
read this news article from bnd.com. With
Photo and Audio.
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Water Safety
First Responders Demonstrate
Danger Of Water Rescues.........
June has just ended and so far this
summer, there have been 11 water-related deaths in the region.
First responders are calling on water-goers to take serious
precautions, use life-saving devices and heed warning
signs........
Click here to watch this news report from kmov.com.
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Flood of 2019
Mississippi River At East Cape
Girardeau, Illinois
2 Years After Record Flooding,
East Cape Girardeau Struggling........
Back in 2019, the neighborhoods of
East Cape Girardeau, Illinois saw record breaking flooding which
left dozens of residents without their homes. THe entire town
took a hit because of the flood.
Mayor Randy Morgan said that they
have made very little progress as far as cleaning up is
concerned, however, crews have cleaned up the sand bags and have
partially rebuilt the village hall.
Home and property values have taken
a hit and many residents have moved out of town. Morgan says
that the abandoned properties are privately owned, and is hoping
they will get cleaned up soon........
Click here to read this news story from kfvs12.com.
With Video.
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here
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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Alton and Grafton
Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Sat, July 3, 2021
6th Annual July 3rd party Upper Patio Area!
Live Music starts at 3pm
Fireworks at 9pm
Food and Drinks!
Games!
Feel free to bring a Lawn Chair, limited seating available!
For more
info ...
click here
Open Tuesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party..
click here
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Music: Thursday Claudia Rose at Tiki @6
Friday: Lone Rangers at Tiki @7
Saturday @1 Kevin Hemsling(first time here)
Saturday @7 Foreplay
Sunday @1 Mike Mathews
Sunday night @7 Foreplay
Foodies: Hawaii Pizza
Southwest Salad
Surf and Turf
Pork Steak dinners along with our amazing
menus.
Drinks :Bomb pops, new frozen drinks and so
much more
See you soon
NO FIREWORKS allowed on property
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The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
Golden Eagle Il. in scenic Calhoun County
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
About: Social Yacht Club
centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi
River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Sat, June 19, 2021 Margaritaville pool party
Click here for more info
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
We will be closed July 4th and will have a limited menu July
3rd, 6th & 7th. We will be closed July 10th. Sorry for any
inconvenience.
Happy Hour Tue - Fri 3 - 7
$2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sun 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J, Portage Des
Sioux, Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 29 - July 06...
click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
July Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
Reposted from
riverandroutes.com..
click here
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Watch the Fireworks from the Floating Arrr bar at Grafton Harbor
Friday, July 2
$2 Draft Beer
$5 Wine Slushies
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Fireworks Shows Thursday Nights
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Alton and Grafton
Some Highlights:
Thursday night from June 3 to Sept. 9 with the exception of
Thursday, July 1.
The dazzling light show in Alton will launch from the
parking lot at Landmarks and Henry Streets on the city’s
riverfront. The Grafton show will launch from Grafton
Lighthouse Park.
The Grafton Ferry has added Thursday to its schedule to help
encourage people to enjoy the Grafton fireworks. A farmers
market will take place in Grafton on Thursdays and the
Grafton Music in the Park concert series also takes place
Thursday evenings. Both of those events precede the
fireworks shows
Reposted from
ADVANTAGENEWS.COM ..
click here
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
04-10-21
We have ordered our steel (for the)
building and they are in the process of making it. They said
it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and
delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are
no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber
prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the
build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to
it.
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little
closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building
will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
It’s that time of year again.
20% OFF Slips & Racks for New Members!
https://lakecentermarina.com/new-members/
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Opening, Thursday, July 1, 2021
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Fri...7-2-21...Jonathan Baker... 5-9
Sat...7-3-21...Fireworks... 9pm
Catfish Willie Band... 1-5pm
Plastic Kings... 5-9pm
Sun...7-4-21...Plastic Kings... 3-7
2021 Band & Event Schedule ...
click here
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
Gas Dock is Open
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Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the Mississippi
River
Dardenne Slough
at 221.5
5-11-21
New 70 ton Travel Lift being
installed
Port Charles
Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful
Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT
www.portcharlesharbor.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs!
....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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St.
Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat &
Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the
St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and
Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept.
www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N.
Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
New slip residents
We offer a 5% discount for new customers.
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
April 8, 2021
Summer Plans ........
Carl Bumba of Woodland Marina told RiverBills yesterday
evening that the marina has plans in the works to have a
restaurant on the property, along with new courtesy docks
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Some info for the
Holiday Weekend
Thursday open at 5p.m.
Friday open at 12p.m.
Saturday open at 12p.m.
Live Music Lenny Frisch 1-5p.m.
Anthony Russo 7-11p.m.
Sunday open at 12p.m.
We will be open Monday from 12-6p.m.
Check back in tomorrow for food specials.
A full service marina located on the
Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available
from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine
Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the
property to help in any way |
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More Things
Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
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Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill ......................... |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli |
Open |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed for remodeling |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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